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The Vatican's diplomat says diplomacy remains a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine after talks with Russian officials and Church leaders in Moscow. The diplomat's mission was focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough. The Vatican's equivalent of a foreign minister made the statement after the talks.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

SourcesDiocese of BeauvaisDiocese of GubbioDiocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino

Nine seminarians in the Diocese of Nashville spent their summer assignments on a working farm, growing in spirit, community and agrarian know-how. The seminarians lived in tents and slept on cots during the summer assignment. They were guided by Deacon Chris Simpson.

SourcesThe Catholic TelegraphThe Catholic SunOSV News

Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says the reopening of a school in Gaza shows that hope is stronger than fear. The school at Holy Family Parish reopened for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign. Students in Gaza are returning to a vastly different reality.

SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic TelegraphThe Catholic SunOSV News

Wendell Berry, an American author, died on Aug. 31 at 92. He advocated for simple living and rejected modern consumerism.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star Herald

Cardinal Marc Ouellet wins defamation suit after abuse allegation. A Canadian court ruled in his favor, ordering the plaintiff to pay $100,000 in damages. The court found the cardinal was a victim of defamatory remarks.

SourcesCruxZENIT News AgencyAleteia

He says water is a source of fertility, freshness and hope. Millions of people lack access to water.

Sourcescath.chAleteia

The Diocese of Frosinone–Veroli–Ferentino hosted an event called "Ragazzi in festa". The event was organized by "Ragazzi in cammino ETS". It took place in Pitocco, a fraction of Vico nel Lazio.

SourcesDiocese of Anagni–AlatriDiocese of Frosinone–Veroli–Ferentino

Bishops met in Benevento to discuss internal areas. They aim to strengthen dialogue and propose concrete solutions. The meeting was attended by Card. Matteo Zuppi.

SourcesDiocese of BeneventoDiocese of Patti

Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi, a member of the Tình Dòng Phaolò Đà Năng, has died at the age of 76. She had been a nun for 53 years. The news was announced by the Giáo Phẫn Kon Tum and Giáo Phẫn Đà Năng.

SourcesDiocese of KontumDiocese of Ðà Nang

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, released a statement ahead of Labor Day. He encouraged all to be 'builders of communion' and ensure that innovation and development benefit all. He emphasized the need to listen to the experiences of workers, families, and communities of color.

SourcesUSCCB NewsDiocese of RichmondCatholic New York

Christian schools in Jerusalem suspend classes due to non-renewal of entry permits for 70 teachers and staff members. The schools cannot ensure a safe and stable start to the new school year without the majority of their personnel. Israeli authorities have not renewed the permits.

SourcesVatican NewsAleteiaCatholic News Agency

Poland’s bishops call on state authorities to block commercial surrogacy providers. A Ukrainian fertility clinic plans a promotional event in Warsaw.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

Cardinal Jaime Spengler, president of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil, calls for collective commitment to care for creation. He highlights the urgency of climate change challenges. The call is made on the occasion of the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

SourcesCNBBDiocese of Fortaleza

Pope Leo XIV dedicates his prayer intention for September to the care of water. He urges the faithful to see access to clean water as a matter of human dignity and responsibility for creation. The Pope's global prayer network emphasizes that no one should have to live without water or die from lack of it.

SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

The Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference has opened a capacity-building training for its staff and partners. The training focuses on leadership, institutional strengthening, accountability and resource mobilization. It brings together staff of the Conference and representatives from Catholic institutions in the Archdiocese of Juba.

SourcesArchdiocese of JubaACI Africa

SourcesDiocese of AlbaAgenzia SIRDiocese of MilanoDiocese of Piacenza–Bobbio–San ColombanoVatican NewsDiocese of Cremona

The Archbishop of Valencia participated in the start of the school year at the Diocesan Claret School in Xàtiva. The school has a new rector, Alberto Martín. The Hajdúdorog Archdiocese also started its school year with a liturgy.

SourcesArchdiocese of ValenciaMagyar Kurír